Army hands over rescued corp member to NYSC
The Nigeria Army on Thursday handed over a corps member who was abducted by gunmen along Wukari-Jalingo road to the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) authorities in Taraba. The NYSC Coordinator in Taraba, Mr. David Markson, confirmed the development to journalists in Jalingo, the state capital. He said the corps member, Okoye John, 28, serving […]
Sanusi’s removal as Emir of Kano bad for Nigeria- Obi
Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja A former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, on Thursday joined other Nigerians in condemning the removal of Sanusi Lamido as Emir of Kano. The Emir was dethroned and banished to a rural community in Nasarawa State by the Kano State government over disregard to Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and other constituted […]
ASUU frowns at National Assembly plan to single out lecturers for sexual harassment legislation.
By Dayo Johnson – Akure The Academic Staff Union of University ASUU on Thursday frowned at the attempt by the National Assembly to single out lecturers for sexual harassment legislation. Zonal Coordinator, Akure Zone of the union, Comrade Olu- Olu Olufayo at a press conference in Akure also insisted that the Integrated Personnel and Payroll […]
Nasarawa Gov’t tasks private schools on quality education
The Nasarawa State Government on Thursday urged private school owners to ensure that quality was not compromised in service delivery. Mrs Fati Sabo, the State Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, gave the advice at a meeting with the National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), in Karu Local Government chapter. She said that […]
Court remands 3 men for alleged gang rape of 13-yr-old
An Ilorin Magistrates’ Court on Thursday remanded three men, Mutiu Adebola, Gbenga Olusayo and John Samuel, accused of gang-raping a 13-year-old girl in correctional service custody. The defendants are facing trial on a four-count charge of criminal conspiracy, procuring of minor girl, rape and gross indecency. The Magistrate, Mrs Sade Lawal, who ordered the defendants […]
Future of Euro 2020, Champions League uncertain as UEFA calls crisis meeting
UEFA has called a crisis meeting to take place next week, European football’s governing body announced on Thursday, as the coronavirus outbreak threatens to force the postponement of Euro 2020 and the ongoing Champions League. A videoconference will be held “to discuss European football’s response to the outbreak” next Tuesday “in the light of the […]
